The game itself promotes socialism, but when I play it's capitalism; those who get ahead, stay ahead. Great video, and can't wait for what themes you tie into Super Smash Bros. Ultimate!
As much as I liked how informative this video was we all have to remember it’s just a game it’s not actually promoting a political system the aspects you touched on we’re just to make the game more fun and not impossible
All the people making negative remarks are obviously not teachers. Just like he said, It's a fun way to make the things we teach/learn in school more interesting than some boring text book and worksheet. You guys try teaching Capitalism, Socialism and Communism to a room full of 15-year-olds!
As someone who has a poor understanding of politics and economics, this video was really helpful in solidifying some of these ideas. Thanks for the fun learning!
*Great, I learned so much about economics from a MARIO GAME REVIEW, nice! Also I'd say it's a mixed economy, more so Capitalist and socialist then anything else.*
Mario Kart 8 has a Mutualist agenda, however; Mario Kart *We* has always been about a socially democratic and anarcho - communist like ideology. *The Proletariat will not be crushed by the Burgoise* Stay Strong Comrade
The items are supposed to help beginner players to help them get better and have a chance of catching up. This makes the game more fun, because you are not front running the whole map. I do not defend socialism though, it punishes people who succeed. Rubber banding only affects Computers and they can only be so hard, it’s all about being fun for everyone. Could you imagine if the people in first could just front run the whole race with amazing items. Playing Mario Kart will not make you a socialist I played tons and tons before I knew what capitalism and socialism was and became a capitalist. This was all game design that makes the game enjoyable.
Such an educative video!!! As a curricula designer, I've been trying to gamify the concepts and make it kids-friendly. You made it!!!! I was so excited after watching your video!!! Amazaing!!
1:30 minutes in the vid and I'm saying it promotes capitalism. You fight for your money and you have competition for it. It's up to you to create your lifestyle. AND THAT'S HOW IT SHOULD BE!!
Capitalism is more than just winners and losers. That statement assumes have and have nots. There are those that obviously have a lot, but there are those that have some. Are they winning? Well they might not be losing if they can take care of themselves and their families. Mr. Sinn admits this when he says describing socialism, that some are further ahead; this implies there is a scale. It's honestly uses all 3 but is more capitalistic. Since it's a game it's just trying to make it competitive, and in bridging the gap, it's increasing competition b/c even if your in last and you get more or better items, it's still up to the racer to use it well to win.
While fun I don't think you should compare economics models with games. In real life we can't respawn when we die like in a game and on top of that when playing the game everyone is trying there hardest to win, (usually). Thats why its better if we give advantages to the lesser skilled players, players that crash or are newbies. I don't like that model, but fine. In real life, alot of times because of socialist redistribution polices people are incentivised to underperform or not try because they know they are getting hand outs. This is an impediment to social progress and innovation. You can claim yeah socialism in a game is fun however it doesn't function the same way in real life.
When socialists/communists are advocating for their version of economy, they're DEFINITely not using these definitions. from a socialist perspective, capitalism is the private ownership of the means of production, socialism is public ownership of the means of production, and communism is a classless, stateless, moneyless society. Establishing Socialism or Capitalism has nothing to do with free markets, you could theoretically have a free market socialist society and it would still be socialist as long as the workers own the means of production (in the case of a free market society, worker co-ops would drive the economy) Capitalism is based upon exploitation, it is inherent to how the means of production is managed/owned. Capitalists (in this case people who own capital) sustain themselves using wealth generated by workers, regardless of how much value they put into society. if workers were paid proportional to how much wealth they generated, there would be no way for capitalists to make money. Anyways, long live socialism comrade
He did get the definitions mostly right, but the examples were all wrong. The examples just ended up explaining welfare programs. Edit: nvm, the socialism definition was all wrong
Another overall good video. However, it should be noted that the description of socialism is the theoretical version of socialism, that has been used to sell it to those unaware of the real world implications. Such as: 1. The system described diminishes economic growth by discouraging economic effort, resulting in economic stagnation such as is being currently experienced in European nations that have socialist systems. In turn, this stagnation translates into less money for the social programs, generating a diminished standard of living. 2. Giving the government that much power over peoples' lives eventually translates into it having enough control of the basic necessities to become a socialist dictatorship, i.e. communism or fascism as happened in Germany, Russia, Cuba, etc. It is good that it was actually mentioned that communism is a failure on a nation wide level and that it stems from Marx's warped ideas of economic history. It would be good to add that Marx's distorted perspective on the future of capitalism failed to materialize because market systems create increasing production and wealth for society in general.
It Does not "deminish economic growth by discouriging economic effort" whatever economic effort means. it democratically organizes the workplace and allows for the workers to not be treated as slaves through low benefits and minimum wage 2.) You could argue that economic growth would be great, since the workers get an equal share of there pay and they don't have to pay to live anymore, S&Ps would go through the roof 3.) The Nordic country's are doing fine with there birth to cradle system 4.) How could the government be authoritarian in a democratic state
1. Despite the social democratic economies sometimes lagging behind less-regulated economies, we haven't seen evidence that this translates to diminished standards of living (which remains high in Europe even during downturns in the economy). 2. Nearly all dictatorships including the examples stated happened as a result of revolution and overthrow of previous government (which had been weakened), and not as a result of a gradual growth of socialist government society.
@@StarStabbedMoon Dear StarStabbedMoon An interesting set of comments. However, I must point out that your first notation is incorrect. As confiscatory socialism takes hold overall standard of living declines because there is less incentive for entrepreneurs to create new ventures and even shut down old ones because they can't profit by them. In turn this reduces the number of jobs and places more people on social programs. In addition, as businesses fail to open or worse close and more people go on public programs; the amount of funding for the programs diminishes while the cost of the programs increases. Eventually, countries are forced to curtail programs to avoid economic ruin. If you read Swedish historian Johan Norberg you will see his description of this cycle. You will also note, Sweden "maintain" its system by shifting the incidence of taxes to the middle class; which then began to shrink. As to your second notation; you are partially correct in that dramatic seizures of power are more common. However, erosion of freedom does happen as socialism grows. It is just so slow that people outside the situation don't notice. It is very much like people attributing the Great Depression to the 1929 Stock Market Crash, when in fact the economic downturn had been slowly setting in for years. This mis-attribution is simply because the crash was so dramatic and therefore garnered attention and not because the perception it generated is correct. Again, referencing Dr. Norberg; you will find that during its drift toward socialism phase, Sweden did indeed see increased governmental control. One of the governments actions cited by Norberg was it taking control of roughly 25% of the nations banking (which cost the country a 4% reduction in GDP) Have a great day and TY for taking time to comment.
@@commrade79 Good Morning commarade: I apologize for not responding sooner, I did not get a notification of your comment and only happened to see it when I responded to another I did get a notification of. Regarding Comment # 1 & 2. If you examine the circular flow model and Keynes multiplier effect cycle; you will note that business and consumer are interdependent. The businesses supply a market for labor and other factors of production owned by consumers. In turn, this allows consumers to earn income (how much income determined by the interaction of supply and demand for that particular factor of production). Consumers in turn, use said income to supply a market for the output of the production process, i.e. good and services. This gives business its income. On both sides of the relationship, gaining benefit is the motivation behind the actions of individuals. A core concept of psychology is that all behavior is motivated by the gaining of some benefit. The form of the benefit and even what is considered a benefit varying based on such things as personal experience, cultural norms, etc. As pointed out by Adam Smith, all economic activity is based on rational self interest, i.e. people attempting to improve their economic condition. Such improvements then result in increased economic activity and therefore economic growth. In nations where there are high taxes to support extensive socialist programs; economic activity does decline because entrepreneurs don't start new businesses or even close up shop and leave because they can't make a profit. This reduction in jobs then lowers the incomes of employees/former employees. As to point #3: The Nordic countries are not doing fine. Read the works of Swedish historian Johan Norberg on how Sweden has had to shift its economic system to avoid economic collapse and how it is still in trouble because of the high taxes are producing sluggish economic growth compared to strictly market system ones. As to point # 4: Please reread the post. You will see that this is describing a slow process of growing government control of access to basic necessities and therefore; eventual increases in control outside the limits of democratic governments. For example, Norberg cites the Swedish government taking control of roughly 25% of the nations banking. Have a good day and TY for interesting comments.
The game itself promotes socialism, but when I play it's capitalism; those who get ahead, stay ahead. Great video, and can't wait for what themes you tie into Super Smash Bros. Ultimate!
Until you get a blue shell to the face
I enjoy this videos with video games very interesting and understandable
As much as I liked how informative this video was we all have to remember it’s just a game it’s not actually promoting a political system the aspects you touched on we’re just to make the game more fun and not impossible
I was not expecting this video to be as interesting as it was
Exactly
All the people making negative remarks are obviously not teachers. Just like he said, It's a fun way to make the things we teach/learn in school more interesting than some boring text book and worksheet. You guys try teaching Capitalism, Socialism and Communism to a room full of 15-year-olds!
Honestly I would rather learn from a text book
It isn’t promoting anything, it’s just a racing game. And you could make this style video about any video game. However it’s cool to use as examples
As someone who has a poor understanding of politics and economics, this video was really helpful in solidifying some of these ideas. Thanks for the fun learning!
Mario Kart is not trying to make people communists it just makes the game more fun
The blue shell is just Stalin
*Great, I learned so much about economics from a MARIO GAME REVIEW, nice! Also I'd say it's a mixed economy, more so Capitalist and socialist then anything else.*
it's just a game of things driving in rainbow go-karts
lol
2:08 Capitalism
6:07 Socialism
14:37 Communism
(Just using this for personal reference)
Mario Kart 8 has a Mutualist agenda, however; Mario Kart *We* has always been about a socially democratic and anarcho - communist like ideology.
*The Proletariat will not be crushed by the Burgoise*
Stay Strong Comrade
this is the best video ever!! Also, i chose all three. Nothing to rebuttal because i think you nailed it. Not sure if that's much help
can you please link the guided study notes. I don't see them anywhere. Thank you.
Where can I find the guided notes?
Where are the guided notes he talks about at 1:05? States they are in the description below, but there are only comments
You made explaining economic systems way more interesting than it has any right to be
The items are supposed to help beginner players to help them get better and have a chance of catching up. This makes the game more fun, because you are not front running the whole map. I do not defend socialism though, it punishes people who succeed. Rubber banding only affects Computers and they can only be so hard, it’s all about being fun for everyone. Could you imagine if the people in first could just front run the whole race with amazing items. Playing Mario Kart will not make you a socialist I played tons and tons before I knew what capitalism and socialism was and became a capitalist. This was all game design that makes the game enjoyable.
Ok I like his videos but it’s just a fu**in RACING GAME
😂
I still have that game
I'd say probs a Mixed economy, part Market part Command
not the hero we wanted... but the one we deserved
Excellent quote from an amazing movie
are the guided notes gone?
Such an educative video!!! As a curricula designer, I've been trying to gamify the concepts and make it kids-friendly. You made it!!!! I was so excited after watching your video!!! Amazaing!!
this one must be my 2020 fav video top 3!!! Thank you Mr. Sinn:)
interesting video, and i didn't actually know that coins gave you speed boosts.
If Mariokart was communist, it would be titled *OURiokart*
1:30 minutes in the vid and I'm saying it promotes capitalism. You fight for your money and you have competition for it. It's up to you to create your lifestyle. AND THAT'S HOW IT SHOULD BE!!
There are no guided notes......
Ight I’m going back to the regular Wii version after watching this
Wait Mario is red and has a mustache Stalin is also red and has a mustache. No but really it’s just a kids game about racing
But that’s just a theory a game theory thanks for watching
Now that is a quality UA-cam channel
Def socialism
And great video Mr. Sinn
Thanks
I think socialism, thanks for the video, explained a lot and compared it to something understandable. Great video.
a mixed economy
Capitalism is more than just winners and losers. That statement assumes have and have nots. There are those that obviously have a lot, but there are those that have some. Are they winning? Well they might not be losing if they can take care of themselves and their families. Mr. Sinn admits this when he says describing socialism, that some are further ahead; this implies there is a scale.
It's honestly uses all 3 but is more capitalistic. Since it's a game it's just trying to make it competitive, and in bridging the gap, it's increasing competition b/c even if your in last and you get more or better items, it's still up to the racer to use it well to win.
This video is really interesting
very interesting analogy!
While fun I don't think you should compare economics models with games. In real life we can't respawn when we die like in a game and on top of that when playing the game everyone is trying there hardest to win, (usually). Thats why its better if we give advantages to the lesser skilled players, players that crash or are newbies. I don't like that model, but fine. In real life, alot of times because of socialist redistribution polices people are incentivised to underperform or not try because they know they are getting hand outs. This is an impediment to social progress and innovation. You can claim yeah socialism in a game is fun however it doesn't function the same way in real life.
Amazing video and super helpful! A muchhh more fun way of learning lol. Thank you! :)
𝘸𝘩𝘺.
yo sinn dogg me gain again.
Hehe I play mario kart
or OR hear me out, it's actually not that deep and it's just a racing game
When socialists/communists are advocating for their version of economy, they're DEFINITely not using these definitions.
from a socialist perspective, capitalism is the private ownership of the means of production, socialism is public ownership of the means of production, and communism is a classless, stateless, moneyless society.
Establishing Socialism or Capitalism has nothing to do with free markets, you could theoretically have a free market socialist society and it would still be socialist as long as the workers own the means of production (in the case of a free market society, worker co-ops would drive the economy)
Capitalism is based upon exploitation, it is inherent to how the means of production is managed/owned.
Capitalists (in this case people who own capital) sustain themselves using wealth generated by workers, regardless of how much value they put into society. if workers were paid proportional to how much wealth they generated, there would be no way for capitalists to make money.
Anyways, long live socialism comrade
He did get the definitions mostly right, but the examples were all wrong. The examples just ended up explaining welfare programs.
Edit: nvm, the socialism definition was all wrong
Another overall good video. However, it should be noted that the description of socialism is the theoretical version of socialism, that has been used to sell it to those unaware of the real world implications. Such as:
1. The system described diminishes economic growth by discouraging economic effort, resulting in economic stagnation such as is being currently experienced in European nations that have socialist systems. In turn, this stagnation translates into less money for the social programs, generating a diminished standard of living.
2. Giving the government that much power over peoples' lives eventually translates into it having enough control of the basic necessities to become a socialist dictatorship, i.e. communism or fascism as happened in Germany, Russia, Cuba, etc.
It is good that it was actually mentioned that communism is a failure on a nation wide level and that it stems from Marx's warped ideas of economic history. It would be good to add that Marx's distorted perspective on the future of capitalism failed to materialize because market systems create increasing production and wealth for society in general.
It Does not "deminish economic growth by discouriging economic effort" whatever economic effort means. it democratically organizes the workplace and allows for the workers to not be treated as slaves through low benefits and minimum wage
2.) You could argue that economic growth would be great, since the workers get an equal share of there pay and they don't have to pay to live anymore, S&Ps would go through the roof
3.) The Nordic country's are doing fine with there birth to cradle system
4.) How could the government be authoritarian in a democratic state
1. Despite the social democratic economies sometimes lagging behind less-regulated economies, we haven't seen evidence that this translates to diminished standards of living (which remains high in Europe even during downturns in the economy).
2. Nearly all dictatorships including the examples stated happened as a result of revolution and overthrow of previous government (which had been weakened), and not as a result of a gradual growth of socialist government society.
@@StarStabbedMoon Dear StarStabbedMoon
An interesting set of comments. However, I must point out that your first notation is incorrect. As confiscatory socialism takes hold overall standard of living declines because there is less incentive for entrepreneurs to create new ventures and even shut down old ones because they can't profit by them. In turn this reduces the number of jobs and places more people on social programs. In addition, as businesses fail to open or worse close and more people go on public programs; the amount of funding for the programs diminishes while the cost of the programs increases. Eventually, countries are forced to curtail programs to avoid economic ruin. If you read Swedish historian Johan Norberg you will see his description of this cycle. You will also note, Sweden "maintain" its system by shifting the incidence of taxes to the middle class; which then began to shrink.
As to your second notation; you are partially correct in that dramatic seizures of power are more common. However, erosion of freedom does happen as socialism grows. It is just so slow that people outside the situation don't notice. It is very much like people attributing the Great Depression to the 1929 Stock Market Crash, when in fact the economic downturn had been slowly setting in for years. This mis-attribution is simply because the crash was so dramatic and therefore garnered attention and not because the perception it generated is correct.
Again, referencing Dr. Norberg; you will find that during its drift toward socialism phase, Sweden did indeed see increased governmental control. One of the governments actions cited by Norberg was it taking control of roughly 25% of the nations banking (which cost the country a 4% reduction in GDP)
Have a great day and TY for taking time to comment.
@@commrade79 Good Morning commarade:
I apologize for not responding sooner, I did not get a notification of your comment and only happened to see it when I responded to another I did get a notification of.
Regarding Comment # 1 & 2.
If you examine the circular flow model and Keynes multiplier effect cycle; you will note that business and consumer are interdependent.
The businesses supply a market for labor and other factors of production owned by consumers. In turn, this allows consumers to earn income (how much income determined by the interaction of supply and demand for that particular factor of production).
Consumers in turn, use said income to supply a market for the output of the production process, i.e. good and services. This gives business its income.
On both sides of the relationship, gaining benefit is the motivation behind the actions of individuals.
A core concept of psychology is that all behavior is motivated by the gaining of some benefit. The form of the benefit and even what is considered a benefit varying based on such things as personal experience, cultural norms, etc.
As pointed out by Adam Smith, all economic activity is based on rational self interest, i.e. people attempting to improve their economic condition. Such improvements then result in increased economic activity and therefore economic growth.
In nations where there are high taxes to support extensive socialist programs; economic activity does decline because entrepreneurs don't start new businesses or even close up shop and leave because they can't make a profit. This reduction in jobs then lowers the incomes of employees/former employees.
As to point #3:
The Nordic countries are not doing fine. Read the works of Swedish historian Johan Norberg on how Sweden has had to shift its economic system to avoid economic collapse and how it is still in trouble because of the high taxes are producing sluggish economic growth compared to strictly market system ones.
As to point # 4:
Please reread the post. You will see that this is describing a slow process of growing government control of access to basic necessities and therefore; eventual increases in control outside the limits of democratic governments. For example, Norberg cites the Swedish government taking control of roughly 25% of the nations banking.
Have a good day and TY for interesting comments.
😭
This was really helpful. Thank you.
This literally makes no sense
Thank you for this video!!
I am glad you enjoyed it
great video thank you
Capitisam , socialism , and communist
Tho there a problm
It a game so the peaple who are in the back get help so they could make a comeback
What a great video! Honestly I learnt a lot from it, it's good to have a visual representation!!
None! I really liked the video, but I think this is a classic case of reading into it too much.
My friend understood everything very well and please can u tell me what kind of economy is India
capitalist
my teacher used this in my civics class
easy s tier teacher
more like ruining my childhood
why tf do we need to learn this for class
ong bro
It is a social democracy